Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare · 6 hours ago
Registered Respiratory Therapist | RRT | Le Bonheur | Internal Agency | Night
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in Memphis and the Mid-South, dedicated to serving the community's health needs. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for performing standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders while also providing education and support to patients and their families.
Responsibilities
Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy in an assigned area on patients
Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Performs advanced respiratory care techniques, including but not limited to: invasive pressure monitoring, including ICP, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output determinations, administration of Nitric Oxide, and other gases. Assists physician in insertion of catheters as needed. Performs arterial blood gas collection through line draws or punctures
Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed
Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures
Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments
Participates in departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Care
Associate's Degree Respiratory Care
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
Registered Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - National Board for Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records
Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals
Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow
Company
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is a comprehensive network dedicated to enhancing the health and outcomes of patients.
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (20)
2024 (3)
2023 (9)
2022 (15)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services Administration
2021-07-01Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
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